Grafton city, WV

ZIP 26354 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Grafton city, WV (26354)

Median Income

$55,250

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+375

Wealth inflow

Population

10,101

Unemployment

8.4%

4.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 375 for ZIP 26354 (Grafton city, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.4%+126% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.8%+69% vs US avg

155

Establishments

2,251

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.5%
Construction12.6%
Manufacturing4.8%
Retail trade18.0%
Transportation, utilities10.3%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.0%
Professional, scientific, management5.6%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.8%
Other services5.3%
Public administration8.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26354 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.6%, median income fell 4.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.0%.

Median Income

$55,250

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate